Flight Ops could actually tell Network they can’t staff the flying being requested. I’m sure if they started with something along the lines of, “Due to the most absolutely necessary staffing moves we made during the pandemic that absolutely were the best possible decisions and couldn’t have worked out better for all involved, we need more time to train replacements for all of the pilots that are training on their 2nd, 3rd, and 4th fleets in 2 years.” They’d probably accept that with no problems.

I have no sympathy when they caused the staffing issues and never took an opportunity to change the course when it became apparent we would need more pilots sooner than their pessimistic estimations. We’re the ones paying for it, and when they put out memos selectively using data attempting to show us how it’s not worse at all it is disrespectful and embarrassing.